Giant Groups Q&A
Hello lensmasters!
Since groups were launched in February of 2006, they’ve been a source of fun, excitement, promotion, frustration, challenge, contest, and membership with lensmasters. Some of our greatest lensmasters have created super helpful lenses on creating, maintaining, and promoting groups, and our current Groups Mentor Barkely has done a bang-up job of answering new questions and providing organized tips for all your group-making needs.
To further help you reach your group goals - or if you’re new, meet and greet the best of the best groupmasters - check out these most wanted Q&A for all the goodness we call groups.
What IS a group?
A group starts as a tricked out lens that is run by a lensmaster, or groupmaster. It is a page that has the opportunity to showcase written info, links, photos, and special modules that feature lensmasters who have added lenses to the group, and lenses that are in the group. It doesn’t start out with lenses as a part of it; those have to be added.
What are the rules for adding lenses to a group?
Anyone can submit lenses to any group. In order to be submitted to a group a lens has to be finished, published, and out of WIP. But that doesn’t mean it will be accepted. While groupmasters can “allow all” and let anyone who applies automatically get in, most are a bit choosier on who gets to be a group member.
How do I know if my lens is right for the group?
Good groupmasters have rules for lenses that want in, or a description of what the group is about. Read the group headquarters thoroughly before submitting your lens. Some require you to have “contact me” turned on. Most have a specific theme in mind. Some require a link back, or other special feature.
Why would I join a group?
Our best groupmasters create groups on topics they have a special love for and interest in. And when you love something, you just want to tell the world about it. So if you’re a member of one of these active groups, you’re benefiting from a little extra promo.
Why should I create a group?
For five fantastic reasons why you should create and maintain a group, visit Barkely’s article, Why Create a Squidoo Group?
What if I have more questions?
There’s a spot just for you on SquidU. Join us at the Groups, Groups, Groups forum for more interactive Q&A. It’s so nice, we said it thrice.
Thanks again Barkely. Be sure to visit her soon!
~Kimberly
YOUR Community & Charity Organizer
@squidoonews
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